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title: "Proposition and Narrative Testing Market Research"
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# Proposition and Narrative Testing Market Research

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-196d79f9-3554-49b3-bda9-0d1e80d32523

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed a procurement process titled "Proposition and Narrative Testing Market Research", aimed at supplying ad-hoc narrative and proposition testing services to the Department for Transport. The contract involved a total value of £250,000 and was awarded following a selective procurement method, which was a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement activity took place in the services sector, specifically under the category of market research services. The contract period commenced on 13th November 2017 and concluded on 13th November 2018, with the tendering phase ending on 19th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for market research firms and consultancy businesses that specialise in narrative and proposition testing services. Firms with a capacity to execute targeted market research within the UK's geographical scope, including British Overseas Territories and Europe, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The expertise in understanding consumer insights and delivering strategic consultancy can help potential suppliers leverage such opportunities for growth in public sector contracting.

## Notice

Contract to supply the Department for Transport with ad-hoc Narrative and Proposition testing Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd99177b-c660-4b3f-b669-d1730a26d303 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 13 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd99177b-c660-4b3f-b669-d1730a26d303

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd99177b-c660-4b3f-b669-d1730a26d303
  9th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34a42232-dfd3-4087-9f5d-2c59ea7f5c3e
  Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b3488eb-3d13-431c-a3d5-8d922ae47d19
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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